The 17th Cleveland Italian Film Festival returns in September, showcasing Italian films over three Thursdays. Joyce Mariani, the founder, focuses on a relaxed pace, screening only one film per evening.

The Cleveland Metroparks Zoo extends its Asian Lantern Festival to September 14, with a special bike night on September 15, amid high visitor turnout and unique attractions.

A $1 million Mega Millions ticket was sold at a Speedway in Mentor, Ohio, matching five white balls. The jackpot was not won, and the winning ticket was an auto-pick.

Machine Gun Kelly, a Cleveland native, will celebrate "MGK Day" with a first pitch at a Guardians game and a city-wide event with music, food, and art from Aug 9-13.

Cuddle alert: Check out these listings of pets looking for their fur-ever homes.

Cuddle alert: Take a look at these listings of pets looking for their fur-ever homes.

Pet connection: Check out the animals that are available at local adoption centers.

Bring home one of these cute animals available at local shelters.

Cuddle alert: Take a peek at these listings of pets looking for their fur-ever homes.

Cuddle alert: Check out these listings of pets looking for their fur-ever homes.

Cuddle alert: Check out these listings of pets looking for their fur-ever homes.

Pet connection: Check out the animals that are available at local adoption centers.

Cuddle alert: Take a look at these listings of pets looking for their fur-ever homes.